Centralia-CTE Director (Centralia HS/MS) 2025-26
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Location: Centralia, WA 98531
Description:
Centralia School District
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Director
Job Description
Reports to : Principal Location : Centralia High School/Middle School
Bargaining Unit : Non-Represented FLSA Status : Exempt
Job Summary:
The CTE Director provides leadership and support for the career and technical education program throughout the Centralia School District. This position develops, implements, supports and grows the CTE program and options through relationships built with the staff, students, and the community.
Required Qualifications:
Possession of a CTE Director Certificate or willingness to obtain one in a reasonable amount of time after hire
Master's degree in career and technical education, school administration or related area, or a Bachelors' degree with significant applicable experience
Successful experience managing budgets, including state and federal categorical funding
Ability to be self-directed while working with a high degree of collaboration
Ability to act ethical and confidential in all aspects of employment
Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness of self and others, listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
Ability to support the District's vision, mission, goals, and culture code including the belief that all students can succeed
Service leader mindset
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred Qualifications:
At least three years of successful educational administration experience
At least three years as a CTE teacher with an active CTSO
Ability to speak Spanish
Successful experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Essential Functions:
Works with building administration to develop, implement, and maintain a CTE long-range plan that aligns to District goals and interests
Develops and aligns CTE programming to industry standards
Supervises and directs the District CTE programming including but not limited to maintaining compliance, establishing, and maintain the CTE budget, securing and managing the Perkins grant funding, and preparing and submitting reports.
Partners with administration to recruit, train, support, and retain high-quality CTE teachers as openings occur and/or programs evolve
Provides professional development opportunities to CTE staff aligned with program and District CTE goals
Connects with and supports the community and business leaders in program advisories and general advisory committees
Promotes CTE programs to the community, including but not limited to attending Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lewis County Community action Council meetings
Coordinates with post-secondary institutions to maximize articulated dual credit opportunities
Actively supports CTSO and program activities including assisting with student travel, delivering needed program supplies, and CTSO activities
Actively participates in the regional Washington Association of Career and Technical Administrators
Actively seeks funding for CTE programs through grant applications and community donations
Supervises and evaluates CTE personnel
Creates a safe physical and emotional space for students to engage in rigorous academic learning
Actively supports and reinforces school and district policies and procedures
Actively supports all aspects of the school improvement plan
Actively supports the District's mission, vision, and goals
Actively supports the CTE department's goals
Attends trainings and meetings as directed or appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Salary: $129,829 - $143,306, depending on experience
Work schedule: 234 days per school year, M-F, 8 hours per day
Benefits: 12 paid holidays; 3 personal leave days; 12 sick leave days; Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance benefits; State retirement
Application Procedures: Anyone interested in this position should complete an application online at www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Scot Embrey at sembrey@centralia.wednet.edu . Internal candidates only need to submit a letter of interest.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Director
Job Description
Reports to : Principal Location : Centralia High School/Middle School
Bargaining Unit : Non-Represented FLSA Status : Exempt
Job Summary:
The CTE Director provides leadership and support for the career and technical education program throughout the Centralia School District. This position develops, implements, supports and grows the CTE program and options through relationships built with the staff, students, and the community.
Required Qualifications:
Possession of a CTE Director Certificate or willingness to obtain one in a reasonable amount of time after hire
Master's degree in career and technical education, school administration or related area, or a Bachelors' degree with significant applicable experience
Successful experience managing budgets, including state and federal categorical funding
Ability to be self-directed while working with a high degree of collaboration
Ability to act ethical and confidential in all aspects of employment
Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness of self and others, listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
Ability to support the District's vision, mission, goals, and culture code including the belief that all students can succeed
Service leader mindset
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred Qualifications:
At least three years of successful educational administration experience
At least three years as a CTE teacher with an active CTSO
Ability to speak Spanish
Successful experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Essential Functions:
Works with building administration to develop, implement, and maintain a CTE long-range plan that aligns to District goals and interests
Develops and aligns CTE programming to industry standards
Supervises and directs the District CTE programming including but not limited to maintaining compliance, establishing, and maintain the CTE budget, securing and managing the Perkins grant funding, and preparing and submitting reports.
Partners with administration to recruit, train, support, and retain high-quality CTE teachers as openings occur and/or programs evolve
Provides professional development opportunities to CTE staff aligned with program and District CTE goals
Connects with and supports the community and business leaders in program advisories and general advisory committees
Promotes CTE programs to the community, including but not limited to attending Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lewis County Community action Council meetings
Coordinates with post-secondary institutions to maximize articulated dual credit opportunities
Actively supports CTSO and program activities including assisting with student travel, delivering needed program supplies, and CTSO activities
Actively participates in the regional Washington Association of Career and Technical Administrators
Actively seeks funding for CTE programs through grant applications and community donations
Supervises and evaluates CTE personnel
Creates a safe physical and emotional space for students to engage in rigorous academic learning
Actively supports and reinforces school and district policies and procedures
Actively supports all aspects of the school improvement plan
Actively supports the District's mission, vision, and goals
Actively supports the CTE department's goals
Attends trainings and meetings as directed or appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Salary: $129,829 - $143,306, depending on experience
Work schedule: 234 days per school year, M-F, 8 hours per day
Benefits: 12 paid holidays; 3 personal leave days; 12 sick leave days; Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance benefits; State retirement
Application Procedures: Anyone interested in this position should complete an application online at www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Scot Embrey at sembrey@centralia.wednet.edu . Internal candidates only need to submit a letter of interest.